Be Patient When Finding Bichon Frise Puppies For Sale

Bichon Frise dogs were very popular in the 1980's in America, along with breeds like the Shar Pei, called "Yuppie puppies". Unfortunately, in order to cash in on the fad, Bichons were often bred in quantity rather than quality. This can make for a dog that looks like a Bichon, but is snappish, unhealthy and hard to train. Because the genes of these dogs are still in the national Bichon Frise genetic pool, it is especially important where you go in looking for Bichon Frise puppies for sale. Let's first start off by listing the places you should never go to for Bichon Frise puppies for sale. The top of the list is a pet store. They get all of their puppies from inhumane puppy mills, where dogs are treated as merchandise and not feeling things. Don't believe it if you are told a certain pet store never buys puppies from puppy mills because that's a lie. The next places you shouldn't go to are puppy mill auctions. These exist rarely in rural areas. You might think you are saving a dog, but it only perpetuates puppy mills. First off, what are you planning on doing with your Bichon Frise? Is your dog going to be a companion dog, trained to visit patients or the elderly, or are you planning on going for the show ring? If you want a companion and a dog that can possibly be trained for the demanding but rewarding work of pet therapy dogs, then consider going to your local animal shelter or a Bichon Frise rescue. If you plan on showing your Bichon, then you need to go to an American Kennel Club (AKC) approved Bichon Frise breeder. They not only breed their Bichons, but they often show and keep their dogs as companions. So they already know what you are about to go through and are treasures chest full of advice on Bichon Frise puppy care. Please never buy a puppy at a pet store! Those puppies are from inhumane puppy mills and often they are not entirely purebred. Ask yourself: Do you really need a Bichon Frise puppy? Puppies are the equivalent in time, money and stress as a small child. Ideally, you need someone always at home to provide Bichon Frise puppy care. Wouldn't you be better off skipping all of that and getting an adult dog that's already trained and already full-grown? Please consider the advantages of adopting an adult Bichon rather than pursue Bichon Frise puppies for sale. There are thousands of sane, healthy adult dogs in Bichon Frise rescues, and perhaps at your local all pet animal shelter. Some people easily misidentify a purebred but unkempt Bichon as a Poodle mix or a Maltese. You should go in person to check the dogs out. There are Bichon Frise breed rescues in most states, which help rehabilitate abandoned Bichon Frise dogs. The adoption fees a re a few hundred dollars, but that is till far less than the cost of a Bichon Frise puppy. Bichon Frise puppies should only be purchased from reputable breeders to discourage puppy mill breeding. Bichon Frise puppy care includes good nutrition, regular grooming and quality medical care.